Global Technology & Finance Executive; President of Alibaba Group; Olympic Gold Medalist; Former Vice Chairman at Goldman Sachs

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Michael Evans Biography

Michael Evans is a Canadian technology executive who serves as president of Alibaba Group, a leading global e-commerce and technology conglomerate. In this role, Evans oversees Alibaba Group's international growth strategy, focusing on expanding the company's business outside China and globalizing its operations. He also holds the position of co-chairman of Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group. Evans has been a member of the Alibaba Group board since its initial public offering and has maintained a longstanding professional relationship with Alibaba Group founder Jack Ma, dating back to Ma's early engagement with Goldman Sachs.

Prior to joining Alibaba, Evans spent three decades in global finance. He joined Goldman Sachs in 1993, became a partner in 1994, and held several leadership roles in the firm's securities business in New York and London, including global head of equity capital markets, global co-head of the equities division, and global co-head of the securities business. Evans served as vice chairman of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., chairman of Asia operations, and global head of growth markets. He also co-chaired the Business Standards Committee. His expertise in Asian markets and international finance has contributed to Alibaba's global expansion and digital commerce initiatives.

Evans is also recognized for his athletic achievement, having won an Olympic gold medal for Canada as a member of the men's eights rowing team at the Los Angeles Summer Olympics. He earned a bachelor's degree in politics from Princeton University and pursued graduate studies at Oxford.

Evans has been named one of the National Retail Federation's Power Players for his work at Alibaba Group. He is an advocate for sustainability and technology, participating in forums such as the World Economic Forum in Davos, where he discussed Alibaba's initiatives to launch carbon footprint trackers for consumers and businesses. In addition to his corporate roles, Evans serves as a trustee of the Asia Society, is a member of the Advisory Council for the Bendheim Center for Finance at Princeton University, and sits on the boards of Barrick Gold Corporation and Farfetch Limited as a non-executive director. His experience spans finance, technology, and global commerce, providing insight into international trade and digital business strategy.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/07/2026.

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